Puja Narula Nagpal
Content Editor And Creator
Pondicherry
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Content and Transcreation Editor
Hogarth Worldwide Inc.
Pondicherry
07.2019 - Current
- Act as a team leader in group projects, provide training, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Edit content for digital & print assets, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Manage and oversee creative projects to drive quality, accuracy and deadline management.
- Showcase adaptability and proficiency in learning new in-house software as well as concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Demonstrate a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Incorporate product features into marketing messages to drive customer engagement and maximize brand positioning and messaging.
- Identify issues, analyze information and provide solutions to problems.
- Work effectively in fast-paced environments.
Language Editor
Straive (SPi Global)
Pondicherry
07.2019 - 07.2022
- Reviewed articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy, and compliance with quality standards.
- Prepared, rewrote, and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
- Adhered to client and internal style guidelines.
- Exhibited proficiency in CMS, APA, AMA, Oxford and Springer styles of editing.
- Editing and quality assurance of STM books and journal articles of world’s leading publishers, including Springer, Taylor & Francis, Oxford University Press, CAB International, and more.
- Worked with the in-house publishing team and publisher on the streamlining of content to ensure deadlines are met, coordinating simultaneous publications.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and query for discrepancies.
Social Media Manager and Content Editor
Sri Aurobindo Society
Pondicherry
07.2012 - 06.2019
- Designed and implemented content calendars and social media strategies to align with investment goals in social development projects.
- Managed and developed content for the main organizational website (www.aurosociety.org) and 11 microsites for all the focus areas.
- Developed marketing content such as web pages, reports, articles, e-zines, and e-journals.
- Generated original content on internal projects with marketing and design teams.
- Increased customer engagement through social media.
- Monitored online presence of NGO's brand to engage with users and strengthen customer relationships.
- Collaborated with team members to develop creative campaigns for social media platforms.
- Drove cross-functional collaboration with focus on quality service delivery.
Book Editor
Sage Publications
New Delhi
11.2010 - 07.2012
- Reviewed and edited high-quality copy, enabling faster service and turnaround for time-sensitive projects.
- Reviewed book content and illustrations for style, grammar, accuracy and consistency in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Compiled lists of common usage and style errors to reduce number of mistakes and improve consistency in style.
- Recommended copy edits based on knowledge of target audience and internal and external style guides.
- Mentored other editors to help develop craft and sharpen skills.
- Developed and maintained editorial standards for content.
- Edited and revised wide array of content for accuracy, clarity and consistency.
- Provided concise and constructive editorial feedback to team mates to improve books and journal articles.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
Copyediting Team Leader
SPi Technologies
Pondicherry
05.2002 - 03.2010
- Team leader for Springer and Oxford University Press accounts.
- Edited and reviewed content for grammar, spelling, UK/US styles, and punctuation.
- Established and implemented workflows to streamline editing processes.
- Edited and evaluated final copy for language and style to verify content aligned with established guidelines.
- Conducted editorial meetings with staff members to collaborate and review proposed publication suggestions.
- Distinction of maintaining the highest quality standards and delivering the same on stringent deadlines and schedules.
- Acquired in-depth knowledge of copyediting to provide effective edits.
- Suggested improvements to content to enhance quality and accuracy.
Education
Indian School Certificate Examinations (ICSE) - Humanities
St. Mary's Convent
Allahabad 04.1981 - 03.1994
Bachelor of Arts - French & Psychology
Punjab University
Chandigarh 07.1994 - 05.1997
Skills
Editorial content management
Content and digital asset management
Superb writer and editor
Content Development
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat and Reader
Timeline
Content and Transcreation Editor
Hogarth Worldwide Inc.
07.2019 - Current
Language Editor
Straive (SPi Global)
07.2019 - 07.2022
Social Media Manager and Content Editor
Sri Aurobindo Society
07.2012 - 06.2019
Book Editor
Sage Publications
11.2010 - 07.2012
Copyediting Team Leader
SPi Technologies
05.2002 - 03.2010
Bachelor of Arts - French & Psychology
Punjab University
07.1994 - 05.1997
Indian School Certificate Examinations (ICSE) - Humanities
St. Mary's Convent
04.1981 - 03.1994